Rooted in Legacy. Guided by Kuleana.
Kingdom Pathways is a Native Hawaiian-led organization
Representing a pathway back to the principles that once guided our Hawaiian Kingdom mālama ʻāina, kuleana, and collective wellbeing. We work to protect our land, water, and people through community-driven action and stewardship.
Grounded in ʻike kūpuna. Driven by data. Led by community.
PATHWAYS
'ĀINA (land)
ALAKA'I (leadership)
WAI (waterways)
Restoring Relationship to Land
Grounded in ʻike kūpuna and guided by science, we monitor and protect the ecosystems that sustain our communities.
WAI (waterways)
ALAKA'I (leadership)
WAI (waterways)
Protecting Water & Public Health
Restoring our relationship with water through stewardship, accountability, and public trust protections.
ALAKA'I (leadership)
ALAKA'I (leadership)
ALAKA'I (leadership)
Youth & Intergenerational Leadership
Cultivating future ancestors through cultural preservation, public health, civic engagement, and environmental leadership.
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
Pōka'ī Bay Jetty Wall Improvement
The breakwater wall restoration project aims to repair structural damage and enhance natural water flow within Pōkaʻī Bay. Improvements are designed to reduce stagnant water, improve circulation, and protect both public health and marine ecosystems. Community and agency collaboration guide the planning to balance safety, recreation, and environmental care.
A community meeting will be scheduled soon to review the proposed changes. During this session, scientific circulation data collected from Pōkaʻī Bay will be shared to help inform discussion and decision-making.
Na Ho'okele Sculpture Installation
Nā Ho‘okele (“The Many Navigators”) is a community art and education project celebrating the leadership and resilience of the Waiʻanae Coast. The sculpture honors cultural navigators past, present, and future who guide their communities through stewardship and knowledge. The project uplifts communities voices and creates a visual reminder of kuleana to this wahi pana of Kū'īlioloa Heiau, ʻāina, and kai.
Pōka'ī Bay Buoy HAR Rule Change
This initiative seeks to amend Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR 13-244-33), which governs ocean water use at Pōkaʻī Bay, to better reflect current community needs and environmental priorities. The project focuses on adjusting buoy placements and updating safety and environmental regulations to improve swimmer safety, protect coral and marine life, and ensure that local community voices are incorporated into future harbor management decisions.
The Department of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is currently in the process of hiring a Legal Fellow to assist with drafting and compiling the community’s proposed project language into a formal legal packet.
Stay tuned and subscribe to Kingdom Pathways newsletter for meeting dates and updates.
Ho'oulu Lāhui Forestry Project
Ho‘oulu Lāhui (“To Grow the Nation”) restores native and canoe-plant species across Waiʻanae’s coastal parks. The project increases shade, improves soil and water retention, and provides cultural and food resources for the community. Through tree planting, education, and partnerships, it strengthens resilience and connection to ʻāina.
Hawai'i Cesspool Conversion
Kingdom Pathways continues to support statewide efforts toward equitable cesspool conversion through community focus groups, education, and conversation mapping. Our goal is to ensure that local voices guide how policy, funding, and technical solutions are shaped for impacted communities.
Recent discussions in Wai‘anae, Nānākuli, Hau‘ula and Moloka'i have revealed growing concerns around affordability, groundwater contamination, and the lack of accessible information. Residents emphasized the need for financial assistance programs, clear timelines, and locally based contractors who understand cultural and environmental sensitivities.
Wai'anae Community Health Assesesment
The Waiʻanae Community Health Assessment is a community-driven effort to understand how environmental conditions, including water, air, soil, and proximity to landfills and cesspools, impact the health and wellbeing of residents along the Waiʻanae Coast.
Led by Kingdom Pathways through the Huliau o Waiʻanae program, this assessment combines community knowledge and scientific data to identify environmental health trends and uplift the lived experiences of local families.
Waiʻanae Environmental Testing Initiative
Community-led environmental monitoring focused on air quality, drinking water, and soil testing across Waiʻanae. In response to concerns identified through the Waiʻanae Community Health Assessment, this initiative helps build baseline environmental data to better understand environmental health challenges impacting our communities and coastlines. UH Nursing Program volunteers also supported outreach and community surveying efforts in Ulehawa.
Mahalo to everyone who has donated to Kingdom Pathways — your kōkua and kala (donation) help make this work possible.
Aloha Kākou
Your kōkua helps restore ʻāina, protect wai, and uplift ea for our keiki and future generations. It supports the full scope of Kingdom Pathways work from native restoration and shade tree planting, to water quality monitoring and environmental health, to youth leadership, cultural education, and community advocacy.
Every dollar goes directly into community-driven solutions rooted in ʻike kupuna and guided by community voice.